Product Quotations Analyst

Avnet•Richfield, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are Newark, an Avnet Company, part of Farnell Global, a fast and reliable distributor of products and technology for electronic and industrial system design, maintenance, and repair. From research and design through prototype to production, we are here to help you access the products and services you need 24/7. With more than 80 years of experience, 47 localized websites, and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees, we provide every component you need to build the technology of tomorrow. Farnell Global trades as Farnell in Europe, Newark in North America, and element14 throughout Asia Pacific. We also sell direct to consumers through a network of resellers, and our CPC business in the UK. We have been part of the established global technology distributor, Avnet, since 2016. Today, this relationship allows us to support our customers at every stage of the product life cycle, offering a truly unique distribution model, as well as expertise in end-to-end delivery and product design.

Requirements

Familiarity with a Quotation process
Quality customer service skills
Excellent Written and Verbal Communication Skills
5 years experience in a Windows-Based environment
Able to collaborate effectively and influence others
Well Organized and ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment
Ability to balance multiple change initiatives
Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Technical aptitude

Nice To Haves

Experience using an AS400 Database
BS Degree in a numeric or business related discipline
Experience in electronic distribution industry a plus
Background in Product Management, sales, quotations, a plus
Product knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Deliver sales booked through single/multiple lines quotations activities
Development of good working relationships and knowledge of tools with vendor contacts to obtain timely answers and meet turn time goals. Proactively leverage vendor relationships to win critical and competitive large sales opportunities and improve margin goals.
Collaborate with Product teams, Sales teams, and global quoting teams to deliver high performance results for assigned region. Follow up with sales teams or directly with customers on open opportunities to capture sales.
Request special consideration based on vendor rules including registration programs, educational discounts, key promotional pricing, Federal Government rules, etc.
Identify alternative options that may result in lower costs, higher margin and an improved customer experience.
Create skus insuring all data is correct and current and effectively manage customer requests quoting large volumes of product (Bill of Materials) using a combination of excel and data base tools. If applicable in region
Provide vendor specific guidance on a BOM quote and qualify prior to scrubbing. Buys, annuals, and package programs. Deliver on match rate and due date goals If applicable in region
To source products and provide product quotations on products outside the businesses actively marketed range